Virginia constitution amendments gain momentum in state races
Public sentiment in Virginia swings toward June 19 amendments urged by Gov. Byrd. Opponents including Bascom Slemp push to defeat, while Norfolk Republicans split and farmers may swing outcomes. Byrd cites reorganization goals and school funding debates as key factors shaping the vote.
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Richmond
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Tidewater
J. T. Deal
Norfolk
Byrd
Deal
Lesner
John A. Lesner
Congress
Taylor A. Johnson
Menalius Lankford
Luther B. Way
Norfolk City
Republican Committee
Lester Parsons
Slemp
Lankford
C. Bascom Slemp
Henry W.anderson
Thei
Rev Dr A Freed to Speak at Winchester May Decoration Day
The Rev Dr C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church will be principal speaker May 30 at the United States National Cemetery of Winchester for Decoration Day ceremonies led by the Ladies National Memorial Association. Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion plans related observances at WWI graves.
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C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
United States National Cemetery of Winchester
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Winchester
W. H. Mcllwee
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Joseph Bean
Mulligan Post
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Marguerite Smithey
Wife Admits She Killed Husband Refusing Divorce
Ruby Stewart, 41, in Memphis, confessed to shooting her husband Jo8eyin G. Stewart, 42, after he threatened her life over divorce. She said he had left for California last March to be with another woman and planned to return. Deputy sheriffs noted her claim that she acted to prevent separation.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Pilot Killed in Fog Near Richmond
James R. Reid, a reserve air mail pilot, died in an early morning airplane crash on the Robert Martin farm 11 miles north of Richmond on the Mechanicsville turnpike. He was flying the north bound New York Atlanta air mail route and locals believe he became lost in the fog.
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Associated Press
Richmond
James R. Reid
Air Mail
Robert Martin
Mechanicsville
Reid
Graduate in Pharmacy at Virginia College of Medicine
Richmond announces the graduation of Benjamin T. Fotey of Berryville Clarke County as part of the pharmacy class at the Virginia College of Medicine.
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Virginia College of Medicine
Richmond
Benjamin T
Fotey
Berryville
Clarke County
Authorities consider new local jail after escape attempt
A near escape from the county jail highlights overcrowding and outdated facilities. The piece urges building a modern, larger jail possibly on the Cameron and Boscawen streets hitching yard site, noting central location and potential sale of the old building.
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Helen Brewer
Cameron Street
Hitching Yard
Philip Williams
Circuit
Th Corporation
County Hitching Ward
Cameron and
Boscawen
City Hall
Cooler Weather For Next Week
Weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States calls for mostly fair conditions early in the week with showers around Thursday or Friday. Temperatures start below normal then rise through the middle of the week and fall again toward the end.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
North
Middle Atlantic
Shenandoah Valley Campaign Praise for Winchester Leaders
Staunton Va May 24 1928 Carl Fissell congratulates the Winchester campaign chairman and workers calling them an inspiration to the Shenandoah Valley. H J Benchoff president Shenandoah Valley Inc.
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Winchester
Col. Benchoff
Staunton, Va
Carl Fissell
Shenandoah Valley Campaign
Chairman
Workers of
H. J. Benchoff
Shen, Valley, Inc
Staunton Leads Shenandoah Valley Campaign Effort
D E Stultz chairs Shenandoah Valley Inc campaign in Staunton with a $10,000 local quota. Staunton has raised $6,000 in four days while Winchester targets $5,000 for the two year period. Motorcade visits Winchester Martinsburg as fund drive expands to Strasburg Front Royal Waynesboro Luray and other towns.
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Shenandoah Valley, Inc
D. E. Stultz
Staunton
Carl Fissell Valley, Inc
Winchester
Martinsburg
Shenandoah Valley ,Inc
Winchester Committee
D. BE. Stultz
HughPuffey
Roy Cather
Carlin Gray
Jack Reily
Victor Arthur
C. Vernon R Eiddy
Andrew Bell
Robert Fingle
Daniel Kavanaugh
Strasburg
Front Royal
Waynesboro
Luray
H. C. Brooks
Brooks
The
Star
D. EF. Stultz
Dellinger Brothers Car Wash and Tires Ad
Local advertisement for Dellinger Brothers offering car wash and tire services. Mentions pricing hint 5 or 6-1n-61 sequence, promoting a basic wash package and tire services.
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Dellinger Bros
Italia Dirigible Missing After 78 Hours On Polar Flight
At King's Bay Spitzbergen May 26 the Citta di Milano is preparing to sail in search of the Italia after more than 78 hours without contact. North west gale and ice flees hinder exit. Amundsen may join relief efforts with Norway and Italian authorities weighing options.
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King’s Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
North Pole
Citta di Milano
South Cape
Siberia
Siberian
Iknings Bay
Berlin
Arctic Ocean
Italla
Oslo
Norway
Roald Amundsen
Amundsen
Thea North Pole
Nobile Wirl
Ministry of Defense
Best of care for your draperies and linens at Winchester Steam Laundry
Spotty stray Jersey cow reported missing from Fair Ground yesterday morning. Animal described as black and connected to T J Orndoff of phone 30.
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Winchester Steam
Fair Ground
Black Jersey
Orndoff
Insurance Flow Rates on Wheat and Grain
HANSBROUGH & CARTER publish insurance flow rates for wheat, other grain, and vegetables. Contact at B 21 Lp 61 and phone 297 for details.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Rubber stamp okayed for ballots in Winchester mayor vote
Virginia Attorney General John R. Saunders confirms rubber stamps may be used to imprint names on ballots in Winchester June 12 election. Only F Amos Shryock appears for mayor. independents Cooper Garver filed late. In ward races Fred Robinson seeks councilman, totaling three stamps for independents in the ballot.
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Winchester
John R. Saunders
Virginia
Corporation Court
J. Gray Beverley
Beverley
Saunders
Court of Appeals
Attorney-G General
Attorney-General
F. Amos Shryock
William FB. Cooper
Fred Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Gun Fight Near Denver Bank Robbers Escalates
Denver police engage fleeing bandits in a running gun battle after the robbers used a car like the one tied to killings in Lamar Colorado and a Kansas physician. A patrolman was forced to abandon pursuit when glass from a shattered windshield blinded him as posses and planes search western Kansas for the suspects.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Lamar
Kansas
W. W. Wineiger
1928 Water and Sewer Taxes Due and Payable
1928 water and sewer taxes are due and payable at once for June 14. Treasurer WM T Barr notes taxes are due. New shipment of barber chairs and stands available from R M Swimsbey, Bast of Geo Washington Hotel.
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Orice
WM. T. Barr
R. M. Swimsbey
Geo. Washington
Reward Offered for Missing Woman in Harrisonburg Virginia
Chief of Police F. L. Dovel seeks information on the whereabouts of a slender hobbed black hair woman described as wearing a grey and rose figure silk dress a blue coat with fur collar a taupe broad rimmed hat and carrying a black overnight bag A liberal reward is offered for information by Harrisonburg Virginia authorities.
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F. L. Dovel
Harrisonburg
Digging Hole in Jail Wall Helen Brewer Nearly Free
Helen Brewer, a young inmate serving thirteen months, nearly escaped by digging through a jail wall with a chair leg and later with a spoon. Authorities planned removal to a steel-cell facility at Harrisonburg to prevent further attempts.
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Helen Brewer
Helen
Cecil Street
Cameron Street
Priso
Williams
Harrisonburg
Pannett
Lee Barr
Congress Closing Is Blocked Today
Senate fight over adjournment stalled for the day as Sen Lafollette and Sen Johnson protest delaying action until Boulder Canyon Dam legislation is enacted, a measure they deem essential to business interests.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Hiram Johnson
California
Boulder Canyon Dam
Princeton Seminary Must Name a Head
A resolution adopted by the Presbyterian Church general assembly in Tulsa requires Princeton Theological Seminary to nominate a governing board and report to the assembly next Monday. The resolution asks that Dr. Francis Patton, Bermuda, the oldest living former moderator, be included in the new board. Mr. John B. Beckley of Baltimore is visiting Mr. Albert Norton on Peraton Street.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Princeton Theological Seminary
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church of the United States of America
Francis Patton
Bermuda
John BR. Beckley
Baltimores Md
Albert Norton
Peraton Street
Exide Long-Life Battery ad from Yeakley’s Garage
An old classified ad promotes Exide long-life batteries for mobile and radio use. It lists G. Fred Yeakley at Rhert Garage offering expert generator ignition and starter repairs with contact details.
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Fred Yeakley
Rhert’ Garage
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Bascom Slemp
A. Freed
Soldier Cemetery
J. F. Bean
Republicans
Democratia
R. McIlwaine
Washington
Clyde Kelly
Pennsylvania
Rep
McMillan
South Carolina
James M. Mead
Buffalo
N. Y
Mead
Chase
International Newareel
Telegram
Associated
HAH. Insurance
Harrisonsburg
Princeton Seminary
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